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Solid start opens the 2010 season in front of 25,000 fans
HARRISON, NJ-- The New York Red Bulls opened their 2010 season in front of 24,572 non-stop cheering fans with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire. Estonian midfielder Joel Lindpere scored the only goal just before the first-half break with a brilliant strike in the 40th minute. Lindpere also scored the first goal in last week’s 3-1 victory over Santos FC during the Grand Opening at Red Bull Arena. Former U.S. national team striker Brian McBride had the first opportunity for the Fire early in the game with a bicycle kick that hit the post. The game at Red Bull Arena marked the debuts of both coaches: New York Red Bulls manager Hans Backe and former El Salvador coach Carlos de los Cobos for the Chicago Fire. Man of the Match
Goalie Bouna Coundoul finished with eight saves and denied Fire the equalizer in the second half. I feel good. I would give credit to the whole team and the fans and everybody that pitched in. This is a positive start. -Bouna Coundoul, NY Red Bulls goalkeeper Red Bulls - Fire post match New York Red Bulls head coach Hans Backe and players Tim Ream, Bouna Coundoul, Jeremy Hall, and Joel Lindpere speak following the team's 1-0 win over Chicago Fire in the Red Bull Arena MLS opener on March 27, 2010. Star striker Juan Pablo Angel who did not have a good night due to a knee injury almost made it 2-0 early in the second half when he ran onto a cross that flew over the Chicago Fire defense.  It was a really even game. And that Lindpere goal, that was the only difference in the game. -Juan Pablo Angel, NY Red Bulls striker The Red Bulls will travel to Seattle for next week's match against the Sounders. Images by DailyHarrison.com | You're free to use, |
